Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2022-06-23 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

$110K

Property damage

Event narrative

Capitol Reef National Park reported SR-24 was impassable near milepost 83 due to flood waters from grand wash. Scenic drive was also closed, and the parking lot at the Grand Wash trailhead flooded. The flooding stranded nearly 60 people, and trapped or washed away several vehicles. Numerous water rescues were conducted by Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter operations to bring people to safety.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal moisture resulted in thunderstorms with gusty outflow winds in portions northern Utah, as well as flash flooding in portions of southern Utah.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1043393. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.